Plant Manager: Growth‑Driven Ops Leader (Plastics)

Guided Search Partners; Arkansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Plant Manager for a growing plastics manufacturer in Arkansas. This role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, focusing on developing teams and enhancing operational performance. Ideal candidates should have experience in plastics manufacturing and strong people skills. Your leadership will significantly influence the company’s growth and operational efficiency, making a tangible impact on team performance and plant culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastics manufacturing, particularly with injection molding.
• Ability to lead and develop teams in fast-paced environments.
• Comfort with operational metrics and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations ensuring output and quality.
• Coach and develop teams on the production floor.
• Establish discipline in scheduling and preventive maintenance.
• Evaluate processes and implement efficiency improvements.
• Align production priorities with other departments.
• Prepare for ISO certification by reinforcing process adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

People development

Plastics processing fundamentals

Operational metrics (KPIs, OEE)

Education

Technical or operational education

Job description

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Plant Manager for a growing plastics manufacturer in Arkansas. This role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, focusing on developing teams and enhancing operational performance. Ideal candidates should have experience in plastics manufacturing and strong people skills. Your leadership will significantly influence the company’s growth and operational efficiency, making a tangible impact on team performance and plant culture.